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American Originality and ''Smartness"
Astonish Our English Cousins.
In England dsensationalism and anything
approaching ''saGrtness' arc avoided; but
in America tho very opposite il the rule
Indeed, SO much attention is paid 10 head
lines in that country that there is engaged
on the staff Of every newspaper of im-
portancc q gentleman whose duty it is 10
supply headlines to articles and para
graphs. Some of these headline writer's
are paid large salaries and have a wide
reputation.
Mr.. George Augustus Sala once said
that American journalists rarely take any
thing seriously; they are perpetually try
ing to be smart and amusing. Few peo-
pie who have even an elementary knowl-
edge Of American newspapers viii call
into question the truth of Mr.. Sala's as
sertion. The American journalist is
nothing if not original, and this ruling
passion Is strillingly eXemplifled in the
very headlines.
We have, for instance, never seen but
one heading in English newspapers for
those simple announce ments which never
fail to interest female readers-we mean
the Births Marriages and Deaths. In
America, however, they use such head
Matches, Dispatches, and so on; while one
original genius sums up life thus--Births,
Flirtations, Engagements, Breakings off,
Marriages, Divorces, Deaths. Then, in
stead of the familiar heading, Poetry, we
fad Lays of the Latest Minstrels, or the
Warblers' Corner.
The columns of clippings, however, af-
ford scope for the most variety. One
editor heads his column of jokes, Render
unto Scissors the Things that are Scissors;
while another follows with Aut Scissors
aut Nullus. One Thing and Another,
Drops of Ink, Various Topics, Microbes,
Nuggets, All Sorts, Faggots, Pressed
Bricks-these are few others taken at
random Hash is, however, perhaps the
most appropriate of the lot. These head
lines appear very strange TO us; yet it
should not be forgotten that, nearly 100
years ago, The Times published weak
jokes under the extraordinary head of
koop'-Chambers Journal
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There is nothing small about the Amcri-
can collector Of books. At the recent
Penseyres sale, in Paris, Il. T. Bonaven-
ture, the dealer of this city, had an agent
present Among a number of other
purchases made by him was one of a book
from the collection Of the ancient biblio-
phile Grolier, for which he paid nearly
$1,000. 1T is about half the size of a
Webster's Unabridged, and is not in a
perfect state, a page being wanted. Yet
collectors arc crazy about it, and if the
dcaler holds out long enough he viii prob
ably get double what it cost him Other
purchases Ct his were couple Of little
books of iAc eize OF the patent medicine
slmanacs you pick MP on drug store
counters. Ono is a prayer book, with
queer illustrations printed from wood
blocks, and tho other letter of Anericus
ycspUcius the digcoyercr Of America.
These cost the dealer some II COO francs,
or over 50, Geo. While / was looking over
some French periodicals at Bonavcnturess
the other afternoon the son of millionaire
of Wall street came in. bought g bundle
of books and went away. / asked the
salesman whether he had made a good
sale. He showed ne the memorandum.
The little package the young man had
carried of in his hand had cost him
$1,200.-Aifred TFumble in New York
News.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-07-23

I NOR RENT.-A new and convenient Frame
II COTTAGE in a good neghborhoed, on
Prince Grorge St. near Md. Avenue, Rent
reasonable. Apply at this Office. gov
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wouldn't Sell Ills Drunk so Cheap.

Standing in the lobby of hotel in Ban
gor not long ago got into conversation
with gentleman who was representing
q medical apparatus with n long Greek
name. II is not my intention TO give the
arrangement for vapor baths puff, but
do want TO describe a rather funny incl
dent that followed our conversation. My
companion had just been describing to me
how his process would sober off in half an
hour man on the verge of delirium
tremens, and how many men never
thought OF going home to their families
without having recourse to his machine.
While we were talking q man, evidently
very much under the influence of too po-
tent libations, came in, and, leaning over
the counter, began a rather thick conver-
sation with the clerk. We sauntered over,
and soon were on the best of terms with
the deyotee OF Bacchus. After a while
the man said he wished he could taper Off
and go home Here was an opportunity,
and the machine above referred TO was
explained to him. Five minutes later he
had staggered up stairs, and stood ready
to be cured. His coat was already of,
when drunken idea seized him. ''Shay,
what er tn cost of bathf' he asked.
"Two dollars was the reply. "Well,
hic, this drunk's cost t'enty dollars. and
no feller's goin' TO get it for two dollars.
III keep it first" And he did.--Lewis-
ton Journal.
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Irnltatlre Ethel.

Little Ethel hGs bachelor uncle, and
she had noticed that when he wanted to
be very emphatic he used a certain Eaono-
syllable word Of four letters. Not long
ago Ethel was afflicted with quito ! severe
pain under her little apron, the result cf
too free an Indulgence III TIC toothscme
cucumber. When Uncle JACK caIne home
at supper time lie was informed CT the
grieyous plight Of his little favoTite. and
FASTENED 10 her comfort.
..Well, Ethel, my dear,'' he said, ad-
Eahcing TO the sofa, how do you feel
novs''
pretty d--n miserable, thank yen,
UEcie Jeclz, a'ie replied Nth IN cir II
having e1ia quito t.ie proper thing unacg
The circumstances. Chicago Tribune.
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Is a man who madca brisk canvass as q
politician, served well rs minister to Italy,
modclar2dInirably in clay, has written
good book, is now writing play, manages
an estate Of SEQ, COO. eco slSillfully, and is
the virtual head Of what undoubtedly
ranks as the first family in America. lie
is clever, brilliant. well born, and has had
every adyantange that bOundiess wealth
could buy. lie can box like a professional,
has broad shoulders, ard apparently never
thinks Of his attire. Ills father calls him
bill" On every coach that day there
were prim, tightly clad, supercilious and
overtlresscd young men, sitting erect and
staring with affected Indifference at the
vulgar herd that SuTged below them In
doubtedly they felt like aristocrats, OF
tried to, but they looked ike lot il tail
ors clerks. The only man among them
who was absolutely Indifferent to his sur
roundings and his position was William
Waldorf Astor.--New York Cor. Argo-
naut
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-07-23
ANNAPOLIS Md SATURDAY EVENING, JULY 23, 1887.
THE REFoRMER.

Fefore the monstrous wrong he sets him down.
Ono man against stone walled city of sin.
For centuries those walls have been a-huildng;
Smooth porphyry, they slope and coldly glass
The flying storm and wheeling sun. No chink.
No crevicc lets the thinnest arrow in.
He fights alone, and from the cloudy ramparts
thousand evil faces jibe and jecr him.
Let him lie down and die: what is the right,
And where is justice, in a world like thiss
But by and by earth shakes herself, impatient;
And down, in one great roar OF ruin, crash
Watch tower and citadel and ka.tlementS
When the red dust has cleared, ,1he lonely soiditl
Stands with strange thoughts beneath the friendly
stars. -E. r. Sill in The Century.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-07-23
For the SIleriRaIty.

hereby Announce myself as candidate fol
the Sheritfalty Of Anne Arundel County,
r-ss L. n. RICHARDSON.
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SPECIAL NOTICE.

we win insert i'm this column advertise.
tneutS of Wants, For Rent, For Sale, Lost,
POUND. Sc, not exceeding four lines. ONE
WEEK, or less, for 30 Cents.
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For Sale
DEViLED CRABS.
NoTICE-

WE forewarn all persons from receiving any
w Strawberry or Pea Checks from our pick
ers as we Will redeem none except those COM
ing direetfrom the pickerS
GLOW e. HUMPHREY s. BRO.
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WANTED

A PARTNER. with from $1,000 10 $500 in
am old established business that will pay good
profit. For particu lars inquire at the CAPLThL Al,
Office -
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LOST

Ladies' GOLD ENAMEL ED WATCH
N crolI cdges-initials on outside case y
B X" A liberal reward when returned to
DR III R. WALTON. No. q Francis street,
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WANTED-

Immediately, a good WOMAN. 10 do general
house work. Apply 10 CHARLES BOLDT
Conduit Street. blbW
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WILL give free of rent, taxes and all in-
i cumberanee the use Of my shore, 200 feet
'front.' known as sycamore Point on Horn
Point, opposite Annapolis 70 ANY ON who
will erect thereon an oyster House for the use
of the Shells. Apply to JOHN CUNNING.
525tf Annapolis. Md.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-06-02
No POstpOnment.

Tomorrow friday night is the regular
time of meeting for our Prohibition Club. In
view of the revival, Capt. Storey. president OF
the club, proposed to postpone it till Mon
day night, but Revs. Biggs and Blanton pre-
ferred rather to suspend their meeting that
night in favor of the Temperance meeting.
This action we regard as highly creditable to
these ministers, the temperance work being
right in line with the spirit of practical
Christianity. By the way, we trust the idea
of temperance address from MIR, Blauton'
which was announced soon after his arrival
but deferred because of the funeral of DIR.
Burleson, will be revived and carried out
before his departure from our midst. We
doubt not an address from so morally and
religiously strong and earnest speaker
would be productive of immense good. Let
us appeal to him for his aid by all means.
We do not believe he will refuse. Perhaps
on tomorrow night would be as good time
as any other for him to speak; or if not it
would be good time to announce o speech
from him at some other time.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-06-02
Intemperance.

HRNLY, Texas, May 70, 1851.
Ed. FREE PRESS Answer TO the ques-
tons asked few weeks ago:
1t ministers to every rice and excites
every lust 1t demoralizes society and pois-
ons the peace of the domestic circle. II
breaks the ties of friendship and renders
man demon. 1t fills the prison, erects
the gallows and crowds the grave. 1t desc
Iates the dome of wealth and leaves the cot
tage solitary. Thousands perish beneath
the fell stroke of the frey disease it kin
dies. II wrings the parents heart with the
keenest pangs. Butchers the son and re-
duces him TO aggregation. 1t triumphs over
the broken hearted wife and mocks the
keen hunger Of starving children. II drives
reason from her seat and levels man with
the brute. II marches forth TO prey with
insatiate appetite upon the body, social,
physical and political. attired in the habili-
ments of disease. infamy, death and eter-
nal woe.
Il anticipates the misery Of the abode Of
lost and ruined spirits, and prepares the i'm
mortal soul for the worm that dieth not and
the FIRE that is never q1encied. II this be
a true picture. and Who can DENY Il. Of the
horrid effects Of iniemperAncs then who can
vote against Prohibition
HIoH OSIox.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-06-02
Council and Water CO.-.-Again.
SAN MARCOS, Sex, May 80, ,

SAN MARCOS, Sex, May 80, 'S7.
Ed FREE PREss:-In reply to Another
Citizen" have to say that II seek no con-
troversy," but am unwilling to see the City
Council do an illegal act without entering
my protest.
Chapter ~ of Revised Statutes defines
the General Powers and Duties of the City
Council" When the city of San Marcos
through her City Council shall do any Of
the things authorized to be done by Art.
374, of said chapter, IL will be time to dis
cuss the matter from that stand point. The
Water Company is in no sense the property
of the city, but is private corporation,
duly chartered by the laws of this State.
Like all corporations, it is true it has no
soul, but has a corporate existence, with
full power TO sue and be sued and TO pro-
tect its own interests, as fully as a private
party could do under the laws of this State.
II il was found that parties were illegally
using water from any of the hydrauts con-
tracted for by the city, it would be perfect
~ CODpetSnts anu ene uotf Vi s-S SS4-Na
to protect the interests of the city in this
respect, but maintain that the late Ordi-
nance of the city council was Illegal, iin-
polite and an unauthorized attempt to in
terfere with the private Affairs Of the citizens
Of San Marcos. Il Is just As coupeteut for
the City Council to denOunoe and fine ne
for driving Brown & Lindsey's team 10 q
wagon If I sboald hire It 10 work to a bug
81.
Our auti-prohibiti0n orators tel us that 4
I Is perfectly Datural for men 20 want % %
/ what Is forbidden. especially Wien they BE-
I Eevs il Is an iuterfersncs With Their f1r1rsfe
rights. - that this ordnance socord1nR %
I this theory j. calcllAted % bring Abo1i Insi
] The revere q ifs av0red otisct-
j 49,
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-06-02
Martindale.
More rain on 2Sth.


More rain on 28th.
Cotton looking well. D..
Cotton choppers arc in demand and good
wages paid.
Town full of people Saturday. Money is
getting to be more plentiful.
Mrs. Crockett IS under the care of the
Doctor. Mr.. jas. Street is sick; also the
little child of L. r. Crunk.
The railroad water wagons passes through
town twice day now.
There is considerable talk on regard to
prohibition in our town. The 'pros and
antics, have lively times discussing the
question.
Drummers are plentiful now. They gave
us the go by, while it was dry.
Geo. Martindale is putting his spare time
in painting his yard fence, adding very
much to the appearance thereof, he Is also
whitewashing his out houses.
Mrs. Shinn left last Tuesday for her old
home in North Carolina to visit her sick
mother.
We are glad to see Mrs J. I. Petty again
on our streets, she has just recovered from
q severe spell of sickness.
Since writing the above the little child OF
1. r. Crunk is reported as being in q dan
gerous condition.
More anon. RIVERSIDE
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-06-02
Coronal Notes.
By GLAD"

And still the wind bowls mournfully
around old Coronal.
Maj. Garrison accompanied by Prof. Moss
of Lake Charles, Louisiana, honored us
with visit one day last week.
Many of our students seem deeply inter-
ested in the protracted meeting.
There is an old saying that parting gives
pain" Not 80 do the members of our Latin
class seem to regard it, as they are all smiles
in looking forward to last farewell to Tao
titus,
We sadly sigh say they,
We sadly sigh each day.
as we miss from their accustomed places,
the faces of Misses Blanche and Pearl Bar
Der, Ida Brockett and Lille Ragsdale, who
have gone to DuPre to attend the marriage
of their cousin.
Monday evening the two vocal classes as.
sembled at the Methodist Church to prac-
tice their June hymns. Oh, how sweetly
they did sing! But tits to be hoped they'll
keep better time in June.
As school draws to a close, we are haunt
ed each hour by dreams of Mrs. Spillman's
"Senlor" reception, and often when weary
of life with its sorrows and cares, we are re-
called to happiness 'by visions OF good
things that dance through our minds"
Prof Joe now spends his spare moments
| in drilling the Seniors
At last the important question of Com
mencement Invitations has been decided and
all friends of Coronal may expect soon to
receive invitations all shining in purple
ard gold"
Tuesday morning IN Chapel the scholars
waited in breathless suspense till Prof.
'sopened his mouth and spake" and an
nounced to the wondering Seniors that Miss
Nola Blaekaller and Mr.. Gardner had tied
for the valedictory Miss Ida Brockett re-
reiving the salutatory. They have the hearty
CONCENTRATIONS of the school, but to those
of us who got left, "'Tis time for memo.
nv and for tears. Within the deep. still
chambers of the heart spectre dim points
its cold and solemn finger to the beautiful
and holy visions that have passed away and
left no shadow of their loveliness in the
dead waste of life." Yes, our visions OF a
time when we would stand not the least
honored among Coronal's proud class of 81.
But our hopes have faded like a mist OF
dew at eve," and now, naught remains to us
but fond remembrance. "Ah! well! Tor
us all some sweet hope hes deeply buried
from human eyes"
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-06-02
shoemaLer,s Outfit fnr sale.

The undersigned viii sell the stand took,
and stock pertaining TO the business Of NJ
Kflinrsr IN San Marcos. The opening 4
az excellent one for an American UoTkman-
The outft Of tools il complete, and be WI
sell it separatsly If preferred II would Be
suitable for q farmer wishing % conblle
s5oemskiug With his business N1st Be
.'--.- . ---ssisss- tfs -lert So as-s
g--sIuz = o EsyE-a.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-06-02
SHIP US YOUR COTTON.

We have long contended that our
Cotton Market is the best in the State
and every season the fact is more and
more manifest. This season, how
ever, has so far afforded the best IL
lustration. We have received more
Cotton, sold it quicker and given bet
ter satisfaction than any season since
we have been in business. All classes
of shippers have given MS trial this
season, and all classes have been
pleased with the result.
II you have not yet favored us with
shipments, we would strongly urge
You to turn your next consignment
TO us. We have the means and IA
cilities 10 please you. II you are
shipping elsewhere, we ask you TO
divide you shipments with us and
compare results. II you have ship
ped Us before, and have been induced
TO quit for some cause or other, you
may be sure that the cause was more
apparent than real, and all we want
is. a candid explanation and fair OPP
pOrtunity to make things right and
satisfactory. We don'tpretend TO be
infallible, but we do claim that on
account Of our long experience in the
business, thorough training and per-
feet organization, we can obtain the
very best results out Of lot Of Cot
ton. IL anybody can
We would hs glad 70 correspond With
parties interested IN Cotton and ssnd Sen
cils and daily quotations. On apP6caoo1. bee
q ebArrs.
Nm. o. oLEyEUkD & CO..
HOUSTON.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-06-02
Farmers, Alliance.

Hays county sub AIIiNaoss are hereby re-
minded that The hrsf regular meeting in
June is TIE date for The eloosion Of ofsoer
for the eussiug yssr. and al-o he appoint
nsrt of Standing commitises
As The ooh q June e1ss TIE current ysaf
q The Fsruer.' Auisnss. il j. dssirlbis 10
t,al.nss the books b ttl1f 5Ets, and rtPor1
q. Co-rfr AuiEoss. W. GaEr-7,
So Hars CO. Z. A
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-06-02
The Best and Cheapest college.

The Commercial College Of Kentucky IN
iversity, received the Highest Honor and
Gold Medal at the Worlds Exposition over
all other Colleges for System Of Book-keep-
ing and Business Education. II is situated
in the beautiful, healthy, and renowned city
of Lexington, KY, accessible by the leading
railroads. Arrange now to enter this Col
loge, as students can enter at any time.
Read advertisement of this College In an
other column, and write for particulars to
its President, Wilbur r. SMITH, Lexing-
ton, Ky.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-06-02
To The Public.

desire II to be generally understood that
am not in the employ of E. ,. Mackin,
neither am I connected with him IN any
manner, reports to the contrary notVith-
standing. w. j. Whaley.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-06-02
nnMniDoMniTheI 90.

Just received car of White Crane -four
$500 per barrel
Car Of White Crane -four Sl5O per SICK
New n ~oice Of white fat selected shore
r,eclral J~o. A Nor.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-06-02

A large drove of cattle passed through
the '.west end" of town last Saturday. They
were en- route to the Pan Handle, having
been driven from about Staples Store.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-06-02

Samples of new styles of fence are on e1-
hibition at the old M Kie building, west side
of the square. Improvements are claimed
for them, and it is proposed to start their
manufacture at this place. All whom it
NAV concern would do we'll to call and see
samples.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-06-02
Lost.

Near Blanco bridge pillow inhaler on
Wednesday May 25, has letter heads Of ID.
b. Butler, Helena, inside box, fiudor will
please leave at II. Hardy 4 Co.'S.
w. O. BuTLER.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-06-02
Corn! COrni
Go to Charley steele's for the article.
Notice.

After June our prescription clerk viii
be found at night over First National Bank,
second door to the left from head of stairs.
w. A. COWARD & Co.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-06-02
A Remarkable Instance Of Business
Success.

1t is not yet two years since Mr.. Coppic,
the west side grocer, came to this place and
began business in small way. His capital
did not appear to be very large, but he was
prompt and active in seeking to build up his
business on the plan of quick sales and
small profits" On this plan he has per-
severed and prospered, until to-day he has q
large and full stock of everything in his line,
and is doing larger business than ever.
Its pressure has been such that he has just
been compelled to remove to large and
spacious room, but which it is already man.
ifest will soon scarcely accommodate his
trade. Such marked success during the
present dull period is not little remarka-
BILE. The secret of it is no doubt, that Cop
pic is careful to keep what the people want
tho best articles at the most reasonable
prices-and that he is prompt, accommo-
dating and liberll in all his transactions.
We think he has fairly earned the success
he has attained, and no doubt on the same
line he is destined to achieve still greater
success.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-06-02

The revival at the Methodist church is
attracting much interest. We learn there
have been several accessions to the church.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-06-02

MAnRmD-On yesterday at the residence
of Gid G.. Johnson, by Rev. W. J. Joyce,
Mr.. Philip Sparrow of Stringtown, and
Miss Tennessee Ports Of Kegley Hills, late
of Kentucky.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-06-02

CoRS.-Coppic will have car load of
corn in few days at lower figures than 1t
has recently sold for in this vicinity.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-06-02
Iron Roofing,

Parties in need of roofing will find it
TO their interest to call on me before pur-
chasing. VIM. Giesen.
Agent for Porter Roofing Co.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-06-02

Mr.. Wolf, late from Northern Arkansas,
has opened a choice line of groceries and
notions at Coppic's late stand next door to
Whites harness shop. Give him call.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-06-02
For Sale.

Ny residence in San Marcos, consisting Of
two large lots with improvements. The
whole viii be sold together, or the lots sep
ArAtely, TO suit purchasers Call on or adj
dress L c. WOoTTOS,
june lift San Marcos.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-06-02

On track car load of Liverpool coarse and
fine salt, guaranteed fresh full weight and
sound packages. In 8 sack lots either kind
or both at car load prices. JNo. A. MORT.